Vidyaraaj Foundation is committed to supporting social welfare, education, healthcare awareness, women empowerment, community development, charitable activities and other initiatives aligned with its objectives.
This Donation Policy explains the principles and procedures governing donations made to Vidyaraaj Foundation through its authorized channels.
By making a donation, you acknowledge that you have reviewed this policy and any applicable campaign-specific conditions.
Donations may be used to support eligible charitable and social initiatives, including:
Education and learning support.
Women and youth empowerment.
Social welfare and community development.
Health and cancer awareness initiatives.
Appropriate social assistance for eligible individuals and families.
Educational, cultural and community programs.
Charitable fundraising campaigns.
Other activities consistent with the Foundation’s objectives and applicable law.
Where a donation campaign specifies a particular purpose, contributions will be managed in accordance with the stated campaign conditions, applicable donor restrictions accepted by the Foundation and relevant legal requirements.
Donations may be accepted through officially authorized methods made available by the Foundation, including:
Online payment gateways.
Bank transfers to verified official accounts.
Other officially authorized payment methods.
Donors should verify the authenticity of the payment channel before transferring money. The Foundation will communicate its authorized donation details through its official channels.
Please do not transfer money to an individual or account claiming to represent the Foundation unless its authorization has been verified.
Donations are voluntary contributions intended to support charitable or social initiatives.
Unless expressly agreed in writing or required by law, making a donation does not entitle the donor to personal services, awards, memberships, employment, preferential treatment or other benefits.
Donors are encouraged to review the purpose of a campaign before contributing.
Vidyaraaj Foundation aims to manage contributions responsibly and use them in accordance with its charitable objectives, applicable law and the conditions communicated for the relevant campaign.
General donations may be allocated among eligible initiatives and reasonable administrative or operational expenses where permitted by law.
For purpose-specific campaigns, the Foundation will take reasonable steps to use the funds for the stated purpose. If an initiative cannot proceed, circumstances materially change or excess funds remain, the Foundation will handle the funds in accordance with applicable law, campaign conditions and any donor restrictions accepted by the Foundation.
Donors should provide accurate information when making a contribution so that the Foundation can maintain appropriate records and provide acknowledgements or receipts where applicable.
Depending on the payment method and applicable requirements, donors may receive:
A payment confirmation.
A donation acknowledgement.
A donation receipt, where applicable.
Donors should retain their payment reference and transaction confirmation for their records.
A payment confirmation or acknowledgement does not automatically establish eligibility for a tax deduction.
Any tax deduction, exemption or other tax benefit depends on the Foundation’s applicable legal status, registrations, eligibility and prevailing tax laws.
Donors should not assume that a donation is tax-deductible unless the relevant eligibility and supporting documentation have been verified.
Where applicable, the Foundation will provide the documentation required by law. Donors should consult a qualified tax professional for advice concerning their individual tax position.
Donations are generally non-refundable once successfully processed, except where a refund is required by law or permitted under the Foundation’s Refund Policy or the applicable campaign conditions.
Refund requests may be reviewed in circumstances such as:
Duplicate transactions.
Incorrect amounts resulting from a payment-processing error.
Transactions believed to be unauthorized.
Other verified payment errors.
Circumstances in which a refund is required by law.
Each request will be reviewed based on available records, payment provider procedures and applicable legal requirements.
For further information, please refer to our Refund Policy.
Online donations may be processed by third-party payment gateways or financial service providers.
Transactions are subject to the relevant provider’s terms, security procedures and processing timelines. The Foundation cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability of third-party payment services.
If money has been debited but confirmation has not been received, contact the Foundation with the transaction reference so the issue can be reviewed.
The Foundation respects donor privacy and handles personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy and applicable law.
Donor information may be used where necessary to process contributions, maintain records, issue receipts, communicate about campaigns, prevent fraud and comply with legal obligations.
The Foundation does not intend to sell donor personal information. Information may be shared with authorized service providers or relevant authorities where necessary and legally permitted.
Please review our Privacy Policy for details about personal information handling and applicable privacy rights.
Requests for anonymous recognition may be accommodated where feasible and permitted by law.
However, anonymous donations remain subject to applicable donor-identification, verification, financial-recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The Foundation cannot guarantee anonymity where disclosure is legally required.
Donors should use only verified official donation channels.
The Foundation will not ask donors to disclose banking PINs, passwords, one-time passwords or complete payment-card credentials through email, telephone or messaging services.
If you receive a suspicious request for a donation claiming to represent Vidyaraaj Foundation, please verify the request through our official contact details before making a payment.
The Foundation may update this Donation Policy to reflect changes in its activities, fundraising campaigns, payment methods or legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Donors are encouraged to review the policy before making a contribution.
For donation enquiries, receipt requests, payment issues or questions regarding this policy, contact:
Vidyaraaj Foundation
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Phone: +91 8208428213
Email: vidyaraajfoundation@gmail.com / info@vidyaraajfoundation.org
WhatsApp: +91 8208428213
Please use the subject line “Donation Policy Enquiry” when contacting us by email.
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